# Shutterbugs vs Osmo Masterpiece

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutterbugs at 75% against Osmo Masterpiece's 49%. Shutterbugs also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). Osmo Masterpiece's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shutterbugs holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Masterpiece has 625 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Shutterbugs's written reviews are positive against 49% of Osmo Masterpiece's.

Shutterbugs ships an update every 3 weeks, Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutterbugs | Osmo Masterpiece |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterbugs-wiggle-and-stomp/id717204264/reviews)** | [3.9 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smithsonian Institution](https://appshunter.io/developer/370564865) | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutterbugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterbugs-wiggle-and-stomp/id717204264)

Explore the Smithsonian's National Zoo and capture photos of animals in motion. This game teaches about movement and motion through interactive play with various zoo creatures. Printable coloring pages of your favorite animals are also included.

**Highlights:** Animal photography, Learn about movement, Explore National Zoo, Printable coloring pages, Interactive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Osmo Masterpiece

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440)

Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Capture images, search online, or select from a gallery to trace onto paper. Enhance your artistic abilities with this interactive drawing tool.

**Highlights:** Draw from photos, web, or gallery, Trace images onto paper, Save and share creations, Works on iPhone and iPad, Interactive learning experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🎨 Allows taking photos and drawing on them
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Search function not working for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezing during use
- Drawing lines moving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Allow drawing without Osmo setup
- Improve search functionality
- Add option to save/share drawings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutterbugs free?

Shutterbugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Osmo Masterpiece free?

Osmo Masterpiece is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shutterbugs or Osmo Masterpiece?

Shutterbugs is rated higher. Shutterbugs averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Osmo Masterpiece averages 3.9 from 625 ratings.

### Do Shutterbugs or Osmo Masterpiece have ads?

Neither Shutterbugs nor Osmo Masterpiece shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutterbugs or Osmo Masterpiece?

Shutterbugs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. Most recently, Shutterbugs was updated on November 6, 2026 and Osmo Masterpiece on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*